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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1907
Page
1
Berlin August 7 An express train bound to Harlin from Hamburg collided with another train at Tremenden and was destroyed. Dozens of Americans and English among the victims. Twenty were removed from the wreckage. the scene is chaotic and investigation continues to determine fault.
Mrs. Wilhelmina Ludwig of Pennsylvania, long afflicted with a cancer above the knee, was reportedly cured after a rattlesnake bite. Doctors warned death, but within days the wound stopped bleeding and began to heal, with the cancer supposedly vanishing as the venom spread. The patient returned to town nearly cured two weeks later.
Chicago reports an offensive and defensive alliance between Standard Oil Co and railroads. Government aims to indict Standard Oil and related lines. attorneys seek to limit testimony and book access. District Attorney Sime continues to pursue indictments with focus on Chicago and Alton connections amid ongoing trials.
Anna Kiel, daughter of a prominent farmer near Wadsworth, was attacked while en route to a streetcar by an unknown man. She is in critical condition, unable to recount the event. A tramp, unnamed, was captured hours later and held for identification as police and residents await her condition.
Luisa M. Taft, mother of the Secretary of War, remains gravely ill after a relapse following three weeks of improving condition. She is reported to be in serious condition today with care continuing at her Mulburn, Massachusetts home.
Wadsworth Ohio August 7 Julio Tomar and George Dish were arrested on suspicion after a brutal attempt at assault on Miss Kiehl daughter of a prominent farmer yesterday. Miss Kiehl identified Len as the assailant, Dish was released while Tomar was held for further investigation.
Tiffin Ohio August 7 Jefferson Scott long claimed oldest man in Ohio dies in Seneca county infirmary where he had lived three years Records show he was born July 4 18 and a North Carolina fireman certificate lists Halifax county North Carolina as birthplace Making him over 118 years old His father a full blood Cherokee and his mother mulatto are noted in the same source
In Lima an attempt to stop a runaway team led to serious injuries for Thomas H. Berry of Van Wert county and his wife. Berry, a Democratic leader in the former general assembly, and his wife sustained fractures and severe injuries. one may be fatal.
A garbled report from New York describes an arraignment and murder inquiry. The fragment mentions a person named Frank and a coroner, with references to July 23 and awaiting action. Names and places are uncertain due to the damaged text.
Dayton Ohio reports allege Bertha Markowitz holds key to solving Tuesday night tragedy. Witness statements describe a tall smooth faced man in dark clothing near National avenue. Markowitz brothers remain favored suspects as police note inconsistencies in harm story and timeline.
Police announce examination of remains of Annet Markowity and Abe Volos by expert Dr Hookwall as motive remains unclear. Abraham Cohen Sr transfers body to Indianapolis for private rites. Anna Matkowitz identified among victims as scene shifts to Jewish cemetery without flowers or music.
Representative Burton of Obie announces retirement from the Rivers and Harbors Committee chair to devote himself to general legislation and other duties.
Columbus Ohio August 7 Senator Foraker arrived in the city in consultation with political lieutenants and denied any agreement with the Taft people He expresses elation over his Dayton primaries win and outlines plans to control city organizations as a step toward guiding next year s convention
In Youngstown Ohio on a August day a riot erupted at St Anthony's church Breyerhill over the appointment of Father Staubile as pastor. Police were summoned to protect the new pastor as Italian factions clashed with the congregation which refused entry to the new pastor after a dispute over leadership.
Diligent Effort by candidates to win the Daily Honor Certificates and a Grand Prize of 1000 votes is noted as special week bonuses double votes. District contests heat up with out of town candidates and top prizes include a car, diamond rings, and gold watches. Forty thousand nine hundred seventy eight votes were cast yesterday, with double-value votes boosting daily totals. Honors went to Mrs Kerstetter district 1, Mrs Ermel Blow district 2, Mrs Myers district 3, Miss Rogette Knaup district 4, Mrs Ed Hows district 1, Mrs Walter Bibler district 6, and Mrs Mae Mitchell district 7.
Superior Wht Aus to OMTluers of the Candis passenger boat Hare arrived lailight from Port Arthur. The reported invasion of Isle Royale by Captain Young of Port Arthur is dismissed as a lark by Purser James Rowan. A row of Canadian enthusiasts reportedly toured Isle Royale aboard a boat flying theWon flag.
Aug 7 report from Helin states Senator Albert J. Beveridge of Indiana married Miss Cath erine Spencer Mody daughter of Aug Latus Spencer Eddy at the American embassy. Reverend Thomas Hall officiated. Ten attendants and best man John T. Dutcheon of Chicago, famed cartoonist. The couple left for the south on honeymoon after the ceremony.
Alderman Joseph Kitachbeert was killed and the others probably fatally injured today when an automobile containing four was ditched. The injured are Horace Greeley Slahon Paddy Doytell and George Pass the chauffeur.
In New Castle Pennsylvania Aug T Chafayette Parks is charged with firing on his wife in the Allegheny foothills. Detectives doubt surrender while his wife lies injured in hospital after Parks fired five shots, one hitting her. He fled into the hills with a pistol and ammunition.
Pittsburg Pa August George W Delamater president of the Pennsylvania Steel Tie company with offices in the Diamond bank building committed death by his own action this afternoon in the office.
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